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Apple Studio Display — 27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3
Apple

Apple Studio Display

27″ 5K · Retina · Thunderbolt 3

87
/ 100
From $1,599
VS
Apple Studio Display wins by 3
BenQ EW2880U — 28″ · 4K IPS HDR
BenQ

BenQ EW2880U

28″ · 4K IPS HDR

84
/ 100
From $499
Specdex verdict

Apple Studio Display takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Apple Studio Display lands at 87 and BenQ EW2880U at 84. That puts Apple Studio Display ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Apple Studio Display if…

  • ✓Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • ✓Great color out of the box
  • ✓Single-cable dock via TB3

Pick BenQ EW2880U if…

  • ✓Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • ✓Modern connectivity
  • ✓Mature firmware
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Picture quality

Apple Studio Display

Color accuracy and HDR performance

Apple Studio Display leads on color (92 vs 84).

Value for money

BenQ EW2880U

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

BenQ EW2880U more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,599).

Apple Studio Display 87
vs
84 BenQ EW2880U

Score breakdown

Apple Studio Display
87
color 92
motion 72
hdr 60
features 80
BenQ EW2880U
84
color 84
motion 72
hdr 62
features 82

Specs side-by-side

Apple Studio Display versus BenQ EW2880U — full spec comparison
Spec Apple Studio Display BenQ EW2880U
Panel
IPS LCD
4K IPS HDR
Resolution
5120×2880
—
Refresh
60Hz
—
Connectivity
Thunderbolt 3, 3× USB-C
—
Size
—
28"
Release year
—
2023

Apple Studio Display

Pros
  • +Razor-sharp 218 ppi
  • +Great color out of the box
  • +Single-cable dock via TB3
Cons
  • −60Hz only
  • −No HDR
  • −Webcam mediocre

BenQ EW2880U

Pros
  • +Factory-calibrated (creator tier)
  • +Modern connectivity
  • +Mature firmware
Cons
  • −Stand ergonomics vary
  • −HDR on IPS limited
  • −OLED burn-in risk

FAQ: Apple Studio Display vs BenQ EW2880U

Which is better, Apple Studio Display or BenQ EW2880U? +

Apple Studio Display scores 87 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Apple Studio Display worth the price? +

At $1,599, Apple Studio Display delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in color.

Is BenQ EW2880U worth the price? +

At $499, BenQ EW2880U delivers a Specdex score of 84 — strongest in color.

Does Apple Studio Display or BenQ EW2880U last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for picture quality, Apple Studio Display or BenQ EW2880U? +

Apple Studio Display — leads on color (92 vs 84). Color accuracy and HDR performance.

Which is the better value, Apple Studio Display or BenQ EW2880U? +

BenQ EW2880U — more score per dollar ($499 vs $1,599). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.